Fontana di Trevi is crumbling due to last winter cold weather

’s iconic () appears to be the latest monument to show its age as chunks of plaster and , measuring up to three inches wide, have been falling from the structure.

According to The Telegraph, this is due to February unusual . Snow and ice infiltrated existing cracks then expanded.

Part of the Fontana di Trevi was roped off Monday after the damage was noticed. Pieces that look close to falling off are being removed to protect tourists below.

The fountain was last restored in 1990.

Romes iconic Fontana di Trevi appears to be the latest monument to show its age as chunks of plaster and stucco have been falling from the structure photo

Rome's iconic Fontana di Trevi appears to be the latest monument to show its age as chunks of plaster and stucco have been falling from the structure

Meanwhile, Rome has had to deal with reports that its Colosseum might be crumbling and Venice is levying a tourist tax to help the perpetual crowds. The peninsula, it would be fair to say, has seen better days.

Italy isn’t alone. China’s Great Wall is collapsing due to mining and, in the U.S., a number of historical sites have fallen into disrepair, landing on a list of the most endangered historic places.

 

The cold weather will really dry out your face, while central heating and booze are both terribly dehydrating, so you skin is in danger of becoming totally parchedCold weather skincare guide Rome's world famous Colosseum is now around 40 cm (16 inches) lower on the south side than on the northColosseum of Rome is taking the place of the Leaning Tower of Pisa Troops in Romania were deployed last week to rescue those stranded in cars by blizzardsAt least 60 people died in Eastern and Central Europe due to cold weather Prince Charles presented the weather forecast during a tour of BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquartersPrince Charles reads weather forecast on BBC Scotland The UN food and agricultural body announces that global food prices sharply rebounded in July due to wild swings in weather conditionsFood prices sharply rebounded in July due to extreme weather conditions X-ray has identified a Norwegian tourist sleeping on a moving baggage belt at Rome's Fiumicino airportDrunk Norwegian tourist naps on moving baggage belt at Rome’s Fiumicino airport Scarlett Johansson read the weather on the Today show on Tuesday after filling in for Al Roker, who was suffering from laryngitisScarlett Johansson turns Weather Girl on Today Show
Tags: , , , , ,

Short URL: http://www.bellenews.com/?p=20409

Posted by on Jun 13 2012. Filed under Arts & Culture. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0.

Liked this post? You'll love our newsletter.

Enter your email to receive our weekly list of top news.

NEWSFEED

Recommended

Hochzeitsmode

ADVERTISEMENT

Entertainment

ADVERTISEMENT